How to Cut Plastic Molding

Traditionally, baseboards, casings and crown molding are all made from wood. Recent advances in moldings include plastic moldings for the home. These moldings are typically lightweight and simple to install. Don't worry about cutting the plastic moldings to size because they can be cut with the same tools as regular wood moldings. In rare cases, the plastic molding may crack during the cutting process. You can avoid this by using a fine toothed saw blade.

Measuring tape
Miter saw or handsaw
Clamp (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the wall where the molding is going to be installed with a measuring tape. Have a partner hold one end of the measuring tape while you measure with the other end of the tape. Write down the measurement.
- 2
  Mark the measurement from the wall on the plastic molding with a pencil. Pencil marks won't show up on some plastic moldings so you may need to use a marker.
- 3
  Place the plastic molding on the miter saw. Adjust the molding and saw so they are set up to cut the crown molding to size. Clamp or hold the molding firmly in place and cut the molding. You can also cut the plastic molding with a handsaw.

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